Top covered bridges
Covered BridgeLee's Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeOldtown Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeSwitzer Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeMount Zion Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeWalcott Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHillsboro Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeJohnson Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCabin Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeBennett's Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeColville Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeGoddard Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeRingos Mill Covered Bridge
Covered Bridges by county
All covered bridges (14)
| Name | County | Elevation | Nearest town | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Creek Covered Bridge | Mason County | — | Ripley | 3 |
| Oldtown Covered Bridge | Greenup County | — | Grayson | 5 |
| Switzer Covered Bridge | Franklin County | — | Frankfort | 4 |
| Mount Zion Covered Bridge | Washington County | — | Bloomfield | 3 |
| Walcott Covered Bridge | Bracken County | — | Augusta | 4 |
| Hillsboro Covered Bridge | Fleming County | — | Owingsville | 3 |
| Johnson Creek Covered Bridge | Robertson County | — | Carlisle | 3 |
| Cabin Creek Covered Bridge | Lewis County | — | Manchester | 3 |
| Bennett's Mill Covered Bridge | Greenup County | — | Franklin Furnace | 4 |
| Colville Covered Bridge | Bourbon County | — | Cynthiana | 4 |
| Goddard Covered Bridge | Fleming County | — | Flemingsburg | 3 |
| Ringos Mill Covered Bridge | Fleming County | — | Morehead | 3 |
| Yatesville Covered Bridge | Lawrence County | — | Louisa | 3 |
| Covered Bridge over the South Fork of Licking River | Harrison County | — | Cynthiana | 5 |
Sky = estimated Bortle class (1 darkest – 9 brightest).
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How to photograph covered bridges
Covered bridges look their best with soft side-light and a backdrop of fall color, snow or fresh spring green.
- Shoot from the stream bank to show the bridge, the water and its reflection together.
- Inside the bridge, the timber trusses make strong symmetrical compositions — use a tripod for long exposures.
- Many covered bridges still carry traffic; stay off the roadway and watch for vehicles.
- Overcast days keep contrast low between the dark interior and the bright surroundings.
- Autumn foliage peaks are the most popular time — visit on weekdays to avoid crowds.
Season: Peak fall color is the classic season; winter snow and spring blossoms are less crowded alternatives.